Abstract: In a thermostatic valve for connecting an automatic transmission with an oil cooler, wherein the connection between an inlet conduit 12 for oil coming from the transmission and an outlet conduit 13 to the oil cooler is released or blocked by means of a valve slider element 22, which is actuated by a thermostatic actuating element 16, 17 and is spring-loaded by a restoring spring 21, the valve slider element 22 with the restoring spring 21 is designed as a pressure-control valve which, with the open connection between the inlet conduit 12 for oil coming from the transmission and the outlet conduit 13 to the oil cooler, opens a bypass conduit 24 when a predetermined pressure of the oil is exceeded.

Abstract: The invention concerns a supply air terminal device (10) and a method for regulating the airflow rate. The supply air terminal device (10) comprises a heat exchanger (11), with which a circulated airflow (L2) conducted from a room can be either cooled or heated. The supply air terminal device (10) comprises a mixing chamber (12), into which mixing chamber (12) the air chamber's (15) nozzles (16a1, 16a2 . . . 16an) or a flow gap (16) open to conduct a primary airflow (L1) into the mixing chamber (12), whereby the primary airflow (L1) from the nozzles (16a1, 16a2 . . . 16an) or through the flow gap (16) as a flow (Qs) will induce a circulated airflow (L2) from the room (H) to flow through the heat exchanger (11) into the mixing chamber (12). The combined airflow (L1+L2) is conducted into the room (H). The supply air terminal device (10) comprises a regulator (100) bypassing the nozzles (16a1, 16a2 . . .

Abstract: Fixed carriageway for rail vehicles having sleepers embedded in a carriageway panel and a reinforcement includes plural longitudinal and transverse rods disposed parallel and transverse to the sleepers, wherein the longitudinal rods and transverse rods are electrically isolated from one another.

Abstract: An apparatus for the dissemination of volatile liquid, such as a fragrance, into an atmosphere comprises a reservoir (1) containing volatile liquid (2) and at least one liquid transfer member (12) that is adapted to transfer liquid from the reservoir to the atmosphere. The transfer member is separated from the liquid, prior to putting the apparatus into operation, by a wall (5) having at least one breakable section (7), there being present at least one breaker element (11) that, when the apparatus is put into operation, is capable of breaking through the breakable section on being urged into contact therewith, thereby exposing the transfer member to the liquid. The transfer member preferably comprises capillary channels.

Abstract: A fire fighting fluid delivery system includes a fire fighting fluid delivery device, a pressure sensor, which senses fluid pressure at the fluid delivery device and generates a pressure signal indicative of the fluid pressure, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting the pressure signal. The fluid delivery system further includes a fire fighting fluid input device which is in fluid communication with the fluid delivery device and a wireless receiver that receives the pressure signal. In addition, the system includes a pressure gauge in communication with the receiver, which displays a pressure reading based on the pressure signal received by the receiver wherein a pump operator may selectively adjust the delivery of fluid to the fluid delivery device from the fluid input device based on the pressure reading displayed at the pressure gauge.

Abstract: An anti-dry start device is provided for preventing the operation of a powered pressure washer in the absence of sufficient inlet fluid pressure, the device comprising a pressure switch removably mounted into a fitting installed in the inlet line to the pressure washer, the device further comprising an electrical interconnection between the pressure switch and an ignition system of the pressure washer, whereby the pressure switch is adapted to disrupt power to the pressure washer ignition switch when the inlet pressure is below a preset threshold.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a gas-compression spray device, wherein the nozzle assembly containing all of the wettable parts is detachable from the body of the spray device.

Abstract: The present invention includes a nozzle device and method for forming a composite fluid. The nozzle device generally comprises a nozzle portion connected to a main body. The main body includes an inner axial bore extending therethrough. An annular wall extends radially therefore and an annulus extends from an outer perimeter of the annular wall. The annulus and the annular wall define an annular chamber at least partially open to the atmosphere. A portal fluidly communicates the bore with the annular chamber. The nozzle portion includes a converging nose section also having an internal axial bore extending therethrough. An annular collar extends from the nose section and disposes at least partially within the annular chamber. A first tube for transporting a first fluid disposes within the axial bore of the main body and nose section, terminating at an exit port of the nozzle section.

Abstract: Structural elements are produced by applying a polyurethane (PUR)-forming reactive mixture and solid particles to a fibrous web in amounts such that the particle density is from 0.01 to 10.0 g of solid particles/cm2 of coated fibrous web surface being set, and then pressing to harden the fibrous web coated with the not-fully-cured polyurethane reactive mixture containing solid particles.

Abstract: This invention relates to pump-action dispenser nozzle adapted to dispense fluid in the form of a spray and methods of making the same. The dispenser nozzles of the invention comprises a body which defines an internal chamber having an inlet through which fluid may be drawn into said chamber and an outlet through which fluid present in the chamber may be expelled from the nozzle. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. Fluid is dispensed from the dispenser nozzles by resiliently deforming or displacing a portion of the body of the device that defines the chamber, thereby compressing the chamber and actuating the dispensing of fluid. In preferred embodiments, the outlet comprises an outlet passageway that extends from the chamber to an outlet orifice. One or more spray-modifying features are preferably formed within the outlet passageway. The dispenser nozzle may be adapted to be fitted to a container or integrally formed there with.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gene gun and its application for genetic transformation, medical therapeutic or cosmetic purposes. Particular designs of the gene gun allow the biological materials to be delivered to the plant epidermal cellular tissues, the skin of an animal or human-being via a solution or a pre-mixed with the high pressure gas loading system. Moreover, the biological materials delivered by the gene gun are applied either in encapsulated nanoparticles or in the free form without using particle carriers.

Abstract: A valve body surrounds a first passage connecting with a cylinder of an engine. A valve member is adapted to be seated on and lifted from the valve seat. An injector body connects with the valve body. The injector body has a pressure control chamber for controlling hydraulic pressure applied to the valve member thereby controlling a lift of the valve member. The injector body has a second passage through which fuel in the pressure control chamber is exhausted. An actuator is adapted to communicating the pressure control chamber with the first passage through the second passage and blocking the pressure control chamber from the first passage. The first passage introduces fuel from the pressure control chamber into the cylinder through the second passage.

Abstract: An intelligent shift paper shredding mechanism and a method of automatic shift of the same in accordance with the present invention includes a control circuit including a control chip electrically connecting with a shift circuit and a locked-stator detect circuit. The shift circuit electrically connects with a motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting tool pertaining to a centrifugal pump for liquids loaded with solids. Said cutting tool comprises a rotating cutting body comprising at least one opening forming a cutting edge and through which the liquid flows, the lateral surface of the cutting body facing the rotationally fixed opposite surface that also comprises at least one opening through which the liquid flows. The lateral surface of the cutting body, facing the opposite surface, is curved in a convex manner, and the opposite surface is curved in a correspondingly concave manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for milling material is disclosed. The apparatus may include a base surface. The base surface may include a first cutting tooth for milling the material. The base surface may include a first aperture of a predetermined diameter. The first aperture may be disposed adjacent the first cutting tooth so that material of less than the predetermined diameter may pass through the first aperture. The apparatus may include a trimming member. The trimming member may include a first rib for interfacing with the first cutting tooth to facilitate the milling of the material. The base surface and the trimming member may move relative to each other. The base surface and the trimming member may interface to mill material placed on the base surface.

Abstract: Devices for application of agents to the cutting mechanism of paper shredders are disclosed. Maintenance and lubrication can be performed by applying lubrication agents to the cutting mechanism of a paper shredder without requiring disassembly of the paper shredder. The agents can also include scented agents and decomposing agents or a combination thereof. Lubrication sheets are disclosed for applying agents to the cutting mechanism of paper shredders. A holder is disclosed for retaining lubrication sheets within proximity of a paper shredder. Paper shredders are also disclosed having various means for identifying when lubrication is needed and/or when the cutting mechanism of the paper shredder is lubricated by a lubrication sheet. Paper shredders having a reservoir of lubricant for delivery to the cutting mechanism of the paper shredder are also disclosed. Such reservoirs may be removable. Cap designs allowing use of a removable reservoir with the paper shredders are also disclosed.

Abstract: In order to provide a comminuting apparatus (1) for waste and/or production residues, of a simple structure, there is proposed an apparatus including a drive device with at least one high-pole three-phase synchronous motor (100) which is operatively connected to a comminuting shaft (20) having at least one shaft bearing arrangement (25, 26; 28, 29), wherein the motor is connected directly to the comminuting shaft (20) and the comminuting shaft over its working region at its periphery has comminuting tools (21) co-operating with a counterpart means for comminuting the material to be processed. The comminuting apparatus (1) according to the invention is distinguished in that the comminuting shaft (20) extends axially into the three-phase synchronous motor (100) and the at least one shaft bearing arrangement (25, 26; 28, 29) of the comminuting shaft (20) is enclosed at least portion-wise by the synchronous motor (100) (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining wear and tear in machines includes a method that determines a voltage draw and/or a current draw of a first subsystem of the machine during its operation, and wear and tear present in a second machine subsystem is determined based on the draw determined in the first subsystem. In one embodiment, a coal grinding machine includes a drive, a coal grinding mill driven by the drive, a device for determining an electrical draw of a current and/or voltage draw of the drive during operation, and a device for inferring wear and tear present in the coal grinding mill on the basis of voltage and/or current draw determined in the drive. The machine can include a device for inferring the quality or type of material (like coal) being processed in the mill based on the draw determined in the drive.

Abstract: A pill or tablet crusher and splitter using a combination lever and screw action. A lever attached to a ring having an internal screw thread advances a transversely movable platen towards a transversely fixed or placed anvil crushing a pill or tablet placed between the platen and anvil. The anvil may be removable for easy cleaning. A pill or tablet splitter may be placed in a sunken area beneath an intermediate portion of the lever. The pill or tablet splitter has a tray with a plurality of slopped bottom V-shaped pill or tablet holding clamps. A blade attached to a cover-cutter is placed over the tray. The cover-cutter is forced downward by the movement of the lever splitting or cutting the pills or tablets.

Abstract: True zero-clearance cutting on a commercial scale is provided via a cutting area including a sacrifice material that is relatively softer than the cutter. One example is a cutting system which is capable of cutting a material such as, for example, tape or paper, into a fiber or powder. The cutting system includes a cutting blade, typically a rotary cutter, and a sacrificial plate or round bar contacting the cutting blade. The contacting portion has a zero clearance during the cutting operation. A metering mechanism is also provided which is capable of metering the material at a predetermined rate to the cutting blade. A mechanism is also provided for incrementally moving the sacrificial blade towards the cutting blade to ensure that the zero clearance is maintained between the cutting blade and the sacrificial plate, even when the sacrificial plate begins to wear down due to usage.

Abstract: Plate elements, a plate configuration, and associated system for thermomechanical refining of wood chips wherein destructured and partially defibrated chips are fed to a rotating disc primary refiner, where opposed discs each have an inner band pattern of bars and grooves and outer band pattern of bars and grooves, such that substantially complete fiberization (defibration) of the chips is achieved in the inner band and the resulting fibers are fibrillated in the outer band. One embodiment is directed to a pair of opposed co-operating refining plate elements for a flat disc refiner wherein the bars and grooves on each of the inner bands form an inner feed region followed by an outer working region, the bars and groove on each of the outer bands form an inner feed region followed by an outer working region, and the gap and/or material flow area formed when the plates are placed in front of each other increases between the inner working region and the outer feed region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake device for webbing or belt cartridges built as a flexible one piece body (1), preferably made of a material like rubber, doted with a characteristic design. Said single flexible body comprises an ellipsoidal central portion (2), having in its center two symmetrical openings (3) for coupling to a reel, and two radially spaced rods (4), said rods having a rounded shape finishing, conforming two brackets (5) in circumference arcs.

Abstract: In a process for winding a continuously supplied band (5) onto a bobbin (2), with the bobbin (2) being rotated and the band (5) being reciprocated along the entire length of the bobbin (2) at a winding angle (?) by means of a cross-winding device (4), each time the bobbin diameter has increased by a particular value, the winding ratio, i.e. the ratio between the number of bobbin rotations and the reciprocating motion (to-and-fro stroke) of the cross-winding device, is stepwisely changed such that the winding ratio will change in essentially integral steps.

Abstract: A rotary wing aircraft is provided with longitudinally oriented counter-rotating rotors with circumferentially spaced variable pitch rotor blades connected to rotatable support rings mounted on the aircraft fuselage. Rotor downwash may be guided laterally and longitudinally by respective sets of moveable guide vanes. Propulsion may be obtained by an engine providing thrust and power take-off for driving the rotors. An auxiliary or second engine may be drivingly connected to the rotors. One embodiment includes rotors with lift or blade pitch angle control mechanism for changing the resultant lift forces for providing aircraft lateral movement and movement about a yaw axis. A wind driven power turbine includes a similar pitch angle control mechanism.

Abstract: An aircraft designed with three wings located on either side of the fuselage. The forward wing has a downward angle with a curved top and bottom surface. The upper wing is located towards the rear of the aircraft and above the forward wing. The lower wing is located below the upper wing and slightly forward. It is also located to the rear and below of the forward wing. The outer ends of all three wings come into contact at one point. The forward wing uses the Coanda effect to increase the airflow across the top surface of the bottom wing. The aircraft can be designed so that it is large enough to carry people and/or cargo, or to be small enough to be flown as a toy aircraft. The like design can use any type of aircraft engine commonly used today. One embodiment of the aircraft has two turbines, shaft-coupled to a power source, located on either side of the forward end of the fuselage.

Abstract: A helicopter has a main rotor with propeller blades which is driven by a rotor shaft and which is hinge-mounted to this rotor shaft. The angle between the surface of rotation of the main rotor and the rotor shaft may vary. A swinging manner on an oscillatory shaft is essentially transverse to the rotor shaft of the main rotor and is directed transversally to the longitudinal axis of the vanes. The main rotor and the auxiliary rotor are connected to each other by a mechanical link. The swinging motions of the auxiliary rotor controls the angle of incidence (A) of at least one of the propeller blades of the main rotor.

Abstract: A helicopter has a main rotor with propeller blades which is driven by a rotor shaft and which is hinge-mounted to this rotor shaft. The angle between the surface of rotation of the main rotor and the rotor shaft may vary. A swinging manner on an oscillatory shaft is essentially transverse to the rotor shaft of the main rotor and is directed transversally to the longitudinal axis of the vanes. The main rotor and the auxiliary rotor are connected to each other by a mechanical link. The swinging motions of the auxiliary rotor controls the angle of incidence (A) of at least one of the propeller blades of the main rotor. There are wings from the body and a stabilizer at the tail.

Abstract: A helicopter includes a system to effect motion in a horizontal dimension thereby to direct the desired direction. The rotor blades are driven by a rotor shaft and which is hinge mounted on this rotor shaft, such that the angle between the plane of rotation of the main rotor and the rotor shaft may vary. A control for moving the angle of incidence of at least one blade of the rotor cyclically along at least part of a 360-degree rotation path around the rotor shaft. This causes a variation in a lift force of the blade along at least part of the rotations path. This causes the body to be urged in a relatively horizontal direction from a relative position of rest. The control includes an actuator for engaging with an assembly depending from the rotor, the inter-engagement of the actuator and assembly effecting a change in the angle of incidence of at least the one blade of the rotor. The system includes a rotor, preferably complemented with a stabilizer rotor.

Abstract: An aircraft shock strut includes a cylinder and a piston telescopically movable within the cylinder. A first bearing is mounted to one of the cylinder and the piston. The first bearing includes a support structure and a first bearing surface formed by a lead-free PTFE material layer for providing sliding engagement with the other of the cylinder and the piston.

Abstract: An aircraft forward pressure bulkhead as described herein includes a malleable and deformable dome that is configured to “catch” foreign objects, such as birds. The dome is intentionally designed to deform in response to a foreign object strike that imparts at least a threshold amount of impact energy to the bulkhead. The dome is free of rigid stiffeners and non-deformable reinforcement members that would otherwise hinder the flexible characteristic of the dome. Practical embodiments of the bulkhead utilize fewer parts, are less heavy, and are less expensive than traditional bulkheads that utilize rigid stiffeners.

Abstract: A flap simulator for an aircraft has a support with a handle. A first couple is on the support and is selectively engageable to a flap track for guiding an aircraft flap. A second couple is also on the support and is selectively engageable to a flap actuator for moving the aircraft flap along the flap track. The support may have an adjustment feature that allows a size of the second couple to be changed to accommodate the flap actuator. The support is apart from the aircraft flap.

Abstract: A baggage bin for an aircraft includes a compartment with a lower face substantially plane and a first flap that, in a closing position, is inclined toward the inside of the baggage bin in relation to a plane perpendicular to the lower face of the baggage bin. The first flap is mounted pivoting around a first axis. The bin includes a second flap arranged outside the first flap in relation to the baggage bin and articulated with the first flap. The second flap extends, in the closing position of the baggage bin, from a lower edge of the baggage bin to a ceiling edge.

Abstract: A stowage bin arrangement for fastening a stowage bin for an aircraft, includes a stowage bin unit with a first direction of extension. The stowage bin unit may be fastened to an aircraft structure and be designed such that the stowage bin unit is capable of being tele-scopically extended along the first direction of extension.

Abstract: A method of providing power and/or data to a seat in a seating area. A power distribution system having a continuous power bus is used to supply power and/or data to seats in a mobile platform or fixed structure. The power distribution system generally includes a bus strip that, in a mobile platform, extends along a length of a passenger cabin and a connector operable to provide a connection between the bus strip and the passenger seats. Power and/or data can be transmitted between the bus strip and the passenger seats, via the connector, at any point along the bus strip, thus eliminating the need to run separate connections between the power and/or data source and each seat.

Abstract: A seat (20) for a commercial aircraft capable of conversion to a sleeping configuration, comprises a seat back (26), a seat base (22) and a leg rest mounted within a seat shell, comprising side members (12, 14) and a back shell part (10) the rear surface of the back shell (10) defining a recess (34) for the head, and a moulding (32) defining a second recess for the feet of the passenger behind. The seat back (26) is foldable over the seat base (22) to form the main supporting surface (31) of the bed configuration. The second recess in the seat (20) requires the passenger to lie in a diagonal sleeping position, maximising the available bed length within a minimum seat pitch.

Abstract: Aircraft fuselage with an upper deck, constructed as a passenger area, and a lower deck, constructed as a freight area, and with a ventilation installation for the upper deck and lower deck, wherein a bilge area is provided, which is constructed as a vacuum chamber against the freight area and connected to the freight area solely via flow orifices of small cross-section in the abutment area between a lower floor and the fuselage wall.

Abstract: An aircraft forward pressure bulkhead and an aircraft crown panel are described herein. The forward pressure bulkhead includes a malleable and deformable dome that is configured to “catch” foreign objects, such as birds. The dome is intentionally designed to deform in response to a foreign object strike that imparts at least a threshold amount of impact energy to the bulkhead. The dome is free of rigid stiffeners and non-deformable reinforcement members that would otherwise hinder the flexible characteristic of the dome. Practical embodiments of the bulkhead utilize fewer parts, are less heavy, and are less expensive than traditional bulkheads that utilize rigid stiffeners. The crown panel has similar compliant characteristics. The crown panel is designed to simultaneously deform and deflect in response to foreign object impacts such as birds and hail. The crown panel is formed from a monolithic one-piece material, such as aluminum, and various reinforcing features are integrally formed in the material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support device which is designed to be installed between an aircraft engine and an associated thrust reverser, said device being equipped with a support means which can support at least one fire-detection element in the form of a capillary. The invention is characterized in that the support means comprises at least two retaining members which can be removably assembled to one another.

Abstract: An aircraft structure, for example wing (20), comprises a structural skeleton comprising structural elements (in this example spars (60) and ribs (70)) enclosed within a skin (200). A fastener (110a,b) is fastened to the skeleton and wholly within the skin (200). The fastener (110a,b) fastens to the structure (20) a bracket (120) for carrying stores (80). The fastener (110a,b) comprises a body (300) defining an internal bore (230). The body (300) includes an internal threaded region (330), within the internal bore (230), for fastening the bracket (120) to the aircraft structure (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerially transportable tank (20) for storing a composition for discharging in flight, the tank including a neck (23) terminated by a composition discharge opening (24), and having a wall (21) extending the neck that is sufficiently deformable to be received in part or in full within the neck.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for pre-heating seals in an unpressurized gas-powered stores ejection system. The system and method allow the seals of the stores ejection system to be made pliable when operating at a low ambient temperature, and thus reliably seal during operation in Arctic cold start environments.

Abstract: This invention is a method and supporting apparatus for autonomously capturing, servicing and de-orbiting a free-flying spacecraft, such as a satellite, using robotics. The capture of the spacecraft includes the steps of optically seeking and ranging the satellite using LIDAR, and matching tumble rates, rendezvousing and berthing with the satellite. Servicing of the spacecraft may be done using supervised autonomy, which is allowing a robot to execute a sequence of instructions without intervention from a remote human-occupied location. These instructions may be packaged at the remote station in a script and uplinked to the robot for execution upon remote command giving authority to proceed. Alternately, the instructions may be generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) logic onboard the robot. In either case, the remote operator maintains the ability to abort an instruction or script at any time as well as the ability to intervene using manual override to teleoperate the robot.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a flight control system for controlling an aircraft during flight. The flight control system may include a primary controller configured to receive an input from a pilot and to output a primary control signal and a primary transmission path connected to the primary controller and configured to relay the primary control signal. The flight control system may also include a backup controller configured to receive the input from the pilot and to output a backup control signal and a backup transmission path connected to the backup controller and configured to relay the backup control signal. Additionally, the flight control system may include an actuator having a remote electronics unit configured to receive the primary control signal and the backup control signal and to determine if the primary control signal is available and valid.

Abstract: The present invention provides computer implemented methodology that permits the safe landing and recovery of rotorcraft following engine failure. With this invention successful autorotations may be performed from well within the unsafe operating area of the height-velocity profile of a helicopter by employing the fast and robust real-time trajectory optimization algorithm that commands control motion through an intuitive pilot display, or directly in the case of autonomous rotorcraft. The algorithm generates optimal trajectories and control commands via the direct-collocation optimization method, solved using a nonlinear programming problem solver. The control inputs computed are collective pitch and aircraft pitch, which are easily tracked and manipulated by the pilot or converted to control actuator commands for automated operation during autorotation in the case of an autonomous rotorcraft.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a flight control system for controlling an aircraft in flight having a backup control system integrated into an active control stick. The actuated control stick may include a processing unit that includes independent and separate hardware and/or software dedicated to the primary control system and the backup control system. For the primary control system, the processing unit may receive a sensed primary control stick signal and communicate with a primary processor, which may be configured to generate a primary control signal. For the backup control system, the processing unit may receive a sensed backup control stick signal and generate a backup control signal. The processing unit may also generate tactile signal for use by the actuated control stick to adjust the feel of a pilot's control stick.

Abstract: The present invention provides a model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. Disclosed is a novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. Another novel feature disclosed is a speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket for receiving a storage device, two latching members pivotally fixed to the bracket, and an elastic member connected with the latching members. The bracket includes a sidewall defining two through holes therein, and each of the latching members includes a latching protrusion to extend through a corresponding through hole of the bracket for fixing the storage device. The elastic member connects the latching members and allows one of the latching members to simultaneously move whilst the other of the latching members is manipulated.

Abstract: A pair of specially designed plates that are mounted to the framing of a screened enclosure, enabling the installation of a hose bib and hose bib to garden hose adapter, providing a water supply through the screen of the enclosure. This provides a garden hose connection and water flow control point within the screened enclosure. An ordinary garden hose is attached to a hose bib outside the screened enclosure and to the hose bib to garden hose adapter providing the water supply.

Abstract: A cable hanger having a mounting end for attachment to a support structure and a cable support portion coupled to the mounting end. The cable support portion has at least two spaced parallel legs defining a receiving slot therebetween. Each receiving slot has a closed bottom and an open top end for receiving and locating loops of a cable formed into a coil. Preferably, the mounting end is adapted to be releasably attached to the support structure and the cable hanger is formed from bent rod. The mounting end will preferably have a hook shape with a free end attaching to the support structure which is spaced from the cable support portion to optionally receive a portion of a support structure therebetween. The receiving slots will have a height and width selected to accommodate the diameter and length of cable being supported and the number of receiving slots may vary accordingly.

Abstract: A collapsible garbage bag supporter includes two transverse pipes, four leg pipes, two elastic lines and two positioning members. Each transverse pipe has its two ends respectively connected to the upper end of the leg pipes. The elastic lines are inserted in the leg pipes, letting a transverse pipe and two leg pipes connected into an inverted-U shape. Every two leg pipes have their intermediate portion pivotally riveted to make them intersect with each other. Each leg pipe is composed of two pipes connected together by inserting. The two positioning members are fixed on the two transverse pipes for stretching them open. The garbage bag supporter can be stretched open for fitting a garbage bag thereon. To collapse the supporter, disconnect each leg pipe from the pipe coupler and separate the lower portion from the upper portion.